Watch: MMA coaches talk about fighter preparation ahead of UFC 210

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, right, is trained by Ray Longo, left. (David Becker/AP)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mixed martial arts fans are going to see some serious talent in the cage at UFC 210 Saturday. In between rounds we’re also going to see a handful of the best coaches in the sport.

Here’s Daniel Cormier’s head coach Javier Mendez talking about the UFC light-heavyweight champion’s preparations ahead of his rematch with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. He also gives us an update on lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Henri Hooft has helped take Johnson’s striking to a new level. Hooft also has Kamaru Usman and Desmond Green competing on the card.

Chris Weidman’s head coach Ray Longo recently said they had plateaued a bit prior to the former middleweight champion’s two-fight losing streak. However, Longo is confident ahead of Weidman’s co-main event bout with Gegard Mousasi.


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